| Berkshire Athenaeum Launches Reader Leaders Program for Teens and Kids
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum has announced its new "Reader Leaders" program, inviting teens aged 14-18 to volunteer as reading mentors for children aged 5-8. This initiative pairs youth to read together, fostering literacy and leadership skills.
A mandatory training session for teen mentors will take place on |
 | Downtown Pittsfield Cigarette Butt Containers Help Beautify Corridor
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Cigarette waste recycling boxes have contributed to the beautification of North Street.
In the fall, TerraCycle containers were installed between the intersection of Maplewood Avenue and the Berkshire Family YMCA. This was done by Downtown Pittsfield Inc. with funding from Downtown Blooms and support from |
 | Berkshire Bach Society Hosts Exploration of Bach's Spirituality
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) will present the third event in its quarterly BBS Portals series, Bach and God: Troubling Voices, featuring musicologist Michael Marissen.
The program will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at the Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon's Rock in |
| Pittsfield Considering Nonprofit for School Investigation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council and School Committee will consider a children's advocacy nonprofit to audit the Pittsfield Public Schools.
On Tuesday, the council supported a petition from Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren requesting to schedule a joint meeting to receive a presentation from Jetta Bernier, executive director |
| Westfield State Study Makes Local EMS Recommendations
Emergency responders participate in a drill in 2018. A study done in a Westfield State University course offered recommendations for stabilizing and sharing EMS services.
DALTON, Mass. — A research project of Westfield State University made several recommendations to enhance emergency medical services within |
 | Community Hero: Abigail Allard
Abigail Allard also coaches boxing, chairs the Berkshire Leadership Program and is involved in the city's cultural organizations.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Abigail Allard wears many hats within the Berkshire County community, which gained her the recognition of our January Community Hero of the |
| Market 32 Customers Donate Over 50K Food Bags to Local Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 customers donated over 50,000 pre-packed food bags to local food banks and pantries between Nov. 10, 2024, and Jan. 4, 2025.
A total of 50,902 $10 food bags filled with essential items such as elbow macaroni, peanut butter, canned tuna, and kidney beans were collected to support neighbors |
| Governor Signs Laws Lowering Health Care Costs, Strengthening Oversight
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today signed into law S.3012, An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs, and transparency, and H.5159, An Act enhancing the market review process. The laws aim to lower health care costs, cap prescription drug copays at $25, improve primary care access, and strengthen oversight of the health care |
 | Progressives March for Human Rights in Pittsfield
Amelia Gilardi addresses the crowd at Park Square.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Around 100 people marched down North Street on Saturday in support of human rights.
The Pittsfield People's March was designed to unite community members, raise awareness, and promote the fundamental rights of all |
| Dalton Mail-In Ballot Instructions Had Date Error
DALTON, Mass. — Town voters started receiving mail-in ballots yesterday for the upcoming special election but were surprised to find an error.
The ballots had printed instructions to have them returned to the town by Nov. 5, 2024, information left behind from the general election in November.
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